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On Four
Paws
Aut umn 2021
A NOTE TO ALL TRIALLING MEMBERS
Please remember that all Obedience, Rally or Agility competitors who want to be included in
the end of year trophies must have NCODC on their trial entries so it appears in the
catalogues.
For Obedience & Rally results, fill in the results slip in the Clubroom or email Brigitte Kepler
(brig1@internode.on.net) for an online results slip.
Agility Qualification Records should be submitted via email to Chloe Threadgold
(chloe.threadgold@gmail.com) on the Master Record Sheet.
Don’t forget to submit your results as soon as you have passed, not only when you gain a
title, so they can be added to the newsletter and counted for end of year trophies.
All correspondence should be addressed to:
The Secretary
NCODC Inc
PO Box 377
MORPHETT VALE SA 5162
0481 845 050
noarlungadogclub@gmail.com
COVER MODELS
Cooper, Ruby & Scout
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INSIDE THIS EDITION
NCODC Ground Rules ....................................... 4
Training Times & Cancellation Policy ............... 5
2021 Instructors .................................................... 6
2021 Committee & Membership Fees ............. 7
President’s Report ............................................... 8
Head Instructor’s Report .................................... 9
Introducing Mel Maiolo ............................... 10-11
New Members ................................................... 12
Class Structure ................................................... 13
Graduation Criteria .......................................... 14
Canine Enrichment ...................................... 15-16
New to the Club Shop...................................... 17
Canteen Facilities & Club Shop...................... 18
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NCODC GROUND RULES
VACCINATIONS OH! SH*T!
All dogs must have regular If your dog fouls the school grounds or
vaccinations for distemper and precinct, it is your responsibility to clean it
parvovirus. Certificates of vaccination up in the bags and buckets provided for
or Titre testing must be shown when this purpose.
joining. If your dog poops—you scoop!
LEADS & COLLARS
During Club training times, dogs must be kept on a lead at all times, except when
instructed by a trainer to remove it during training sessions. This rule applies to the
whole of the school grounds.
Only approved leads and collars are to be used on dogs whilst on Club grounds.
Dogs are not to be tied to the Club shed or allowed on the verandah whilst being left
unattended by the handler. Dogs must be tethered to the hitching rails provided.
NOT PERMITTED CHILD HANDLERS
Bitches in season are not permitted Must be a minimum age of 12 years and
on Club grounds. train at the discretion of the Head
Dogs are not permitted in Clubrooms Instructor.
There is absolutely no smoking whilst Junior handlers aged 12-16 years must
training in class. have a parent/guardian present during
No training equipment to be used training sessions.
unless under the supervision of an Children under 12 years are not permitted
instructor. to handle dogs whilst on grounds.
Members shall not treat their dog in a Children are the responsibility of parents/
manner which is unacceptable to the guardians whilst on grounds and are not
Club, ie no hitting or kicking your dog. to approach unattended dogs.
INSTRUCTOR’S DISCRETION
The class instructor reserves the right to send the dog back to another class if it is to the
dog’s advantage.
Any dog which is considered by an instructor to be a potential threat to either another
dog or Club member, shall be required to wear a muzzle whilst on the Club grounds
during training.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE MEMBERSHIP BADGES
Appropriate clothing and footwear Current membership badges must be
(closed in, flat) should be worn at all worn in class at all times.
training sessions.
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TRAINING TIMES
Sunday Mornings
8.30am—9.30am All Obedience Trialling Classes (Instructors & Office Staff
first)
From 9.15am Rally Obedience
9.15am—9.45am New Members
Beginners
Basic Training
10.00am—10.30am Puppy
Social Class
Pre-Trialling
Monday Nights
6.45 pm—7.30 pm Agility Trialling—All Classes
7.45 pm—8.30 pm Intermediate
*Note: Agility Starters will be run as a 4 week course. Dogs must be at least 12 months of
age and have completed Basic Training. Email Head Agility Instructor, Mel, on
smmaiolo@bigpond.com to register
Wednesday Nights
7.00 pm—7.30 pm Puppies
Beginners
7.45 pm—8.15 pm New Members
Basic Training
7.45 pm—8.30 pm Social Class
TRAINING CANCELLED
Sunday Mornings Training will be cancelled if the forecast maximum temperature
for Noarlunga is 34C or more as per the Bureau of Meteorology
website (www.bom.gov.au)
Mon / Wed Nights Training will be cancelled if the Noarlunga temperature is 34C or
more at 5pm as per the Bureau of Meteorology website
(www.bom.gov.au)
Public Holidays Sunday & Monday if a public holiday is a Monday
Any other public holidays
Please refer to our website (noarlungadogclub.net) or Facebook page for updates
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NCODC INSTRUCTORS
HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Kate Lloyd
ASSISTANT HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Cathy Miller
INSTRUCTORS—OBEDIENCE
Pam Davis Heather O’Brien Megan Behrendt
Karen McFarlane Kym McFarlane
Robyn van der Linden Cathy Miller
Maureen Bishop Karen Mort
INSTRUCTORS—AGILITY
Mel Maiolo Aspiring
Melissa Jolley Chloe Threadgold
Michelle Chapman Sharon Gahan
Sophie Wright
INSTRUCTORS—RALLY OBEDIENCE
Kate Lloyd
Rae Hedger
CLUBROOMS
CANTEEN – Yvonne Hardwick
Our Club consists of Volunteer Instructors, Committee & Helpers!
Any help you can give is always appreciated
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2020 COMMITTEE & MEMBERSHIP FEES
PRESIDENT Brian Fielder 8326 5951
VICE PRESIDENT John Fickling 8325 2330
SECRETARY Denise Quemard 0414 650 349
TREASURER Hayley Quemard 0401 194 947
Martyn Bartlett Megan Behrendt
Charmaine Kenner Sheila O’Neill
Danny Harvey Taylor Parsons
TRIAL MANAGER Brian Fielder (Agility & Obedience)
TRIAL SECRETARY Bronwyn Gascoigne (Agility)
Denise Quemard (Obedience/Rally)
TRIAL RECORDS Chloe Threadgold (Agility)
Brigitte Kepler (Obedience/Rally)
EDITOR Cathy Miller
2021 MEMBERSHIP FEES
Joining Fee $15.00
Annual Membership Fee
Single $20.00
Double/Family $25.00
Pensioner—Single $13.00
Pensioner—Family $15.00
Junior/Student $15.00
Class Fees Per Training Session
Obedience $2.00 per dog
Agility $2.00 per dog
Rally $2.00 per dog
The Committee of NCODC and/or the Editor of the NCODC magazine ‘On Four Paws
(i) reserves the right to decide in its absolute discretion what materials of any nature including but not limited to articles and
advertisements (‘material’) will be published in the magazine; (ii) reserves the right to refuse to publish any material, to
edit and/or change the format of any material and to place conditions on the publication of any material and
(iii) accepts no responsibility for error in the publication of any material. The opinions expressed in any material in the
NCODC magazine are not necessarily those of the Noarlunga City Obedience Dog Club.
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Hello everyone,
It’s good to be back out at the club putting some time into our dogs. I’m sure they appreciate
it. Let’s just hope that we can get through the year without any of the issues that presented
themselves last year.
We have had a steady influx of new members to complement the return of a good number of
our members from last year which is very encouraging.
For our more experienced members the trialling season has begun and we have had some
good results there already, so keep up the good work. The first of our own trials is on the 20th
March with double Agility and Jumping trials so we wish our members who have entered the
best of luck.
Later in the year we will be holding Obedience and Rally trials on 19th June as well as Agility
and Jumping again on 9th October.
Well, it’s short and sweet from me this time.
Cheers, Brian
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HEAD INSTRUCTOR’S REPORT
A warm welcome to all our new members, and welcome back to everyone who has renewed
their membership for another year of training. Thank you to everyone for adhering to the
COVID safety requirements - checking in on arrival and maintaining social distancing.
Some dogs need a bit of extra time to settle into class after the summer break - remember
that "Distance is your Friend” and if your dog is concerned or over-excited, we encourage you
to simply walk your dog around the Club's grounds and feed them some treats while they
acclimatise to the busy environment. If your dog has difficulty focusing in class, take note of
all the exercises that the Instructor covers and practice them at home and in less busy
locations. Young dogs, and dogs that are new to training, often have difficulty concentrating
for long periods, so give your dog plenty of mini-breaks between training exercises.
We endeavour to keep our class times consistent, but sometimes it will be necessary to
change the time of one or more of the classes. Whilst we try to give you advance notice, if
you do not attend regularly you may miss an announcement so please remember to keep an
eye on the class times on the Club’s website. Updates are also announced on the Club’s
Facebook Page.
Cathy Miller has kindly agreed to act as Assistant Head Instructor this year, supporting me in
the Head Instructor role and filling in if I am absent. I’m also delighted that Mel Maiolo has
taken on the role of Instructor-In-Charge for Agility, and welcome Mel to the position.
Starting this year, Agility Starters will be run on Monday evenings as a short course consisting
of a block of four consecutive weeks of instruction. To register for the Agility Starters Course,
contact Head Agility Instructor Mel on smmaiolo@bigpond.com
We hope to see a return to normal competitive dog events this year and I wish lots of luck to
all our Trialling Members. The new Rally Rules have come into effect, and we may even see
the new sport of Scent Work get off the ground here in South Australia later this year.
All the best for 2021.
Kate—Head Instructor
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INTRODUCING MEL MAIOLO
HEAD AGILITY INSTRUCTOR
My name is Mel Maiolo, your new Agility Head Instructor. Many of you may not know me, so
I thought I would use this time to introduce myself and tell you a bit about my background in
agility.
I have been involved in the dog world in some way or another for most of my life. My
parents have been involved in the dog world for 40+ years. I was only a little kid when my
parents were competing in Obedience. I competed in many lunchtime obedience junior
handler competitions, with many different dogs.
I started competing in Agility with my own dogs in 2003. I have been an agility instructor
since 2007 and I'm also a life member of the Agility Dog Club of SA. In the past I have been a
committee member on the Dogs SA Agility Advisory Committee and the Agility Dog Club of
SA. I also played a part in the organisation of the 2007 Agility Nationals.
My first agility dog, Thomas, had a stellar agility
career. He won multiple Dogs SA awards Including
Top Snooker Dog in 2008 & Top Strategic Pairs
Dog in 2008, 2009 & 2010. We competed in the
2007 Agility Nationals and came 3rd in the
Excellent Strategic Pairs Final. Thomas also won
the Masters Agility Class at the 2010 Royal Show.
Thomas became the first dog in the State to gain
his Masters Strategic Pairs title and his Masters
Snooker title. Thomas gained all of his Masters
titles in agility, jumping & games. He never had
the opportunity to become an Agility Champion as
he was retired when the new Agility Champion
title came in.
Murphy is my second agility dog, and my first Toller.
After having Thomas to learn from, I also did really well
with Murphy. We have won many Dogs SA awards and
are also multiple State Championship winners. We
have competed at the Royal Adelaide Show, winning
the Excellent Jumping class in 2011, and in 2012,
winning the Open Agility class. Murphy is also a Dual
Champion, having gained his Conformation title then
gaining his Agility Champion title at the end of 2017.
Murphy and I have represented South Australia in the
State Team for the 2014 and 2016 Agility Nationals.
10INTRODUCING MEL MAIOLO
HEAD AGILITY INSTRUCTOR
I am currently trialling Chilli, my young Toller. In
his short agility career so far, Chilli has been a
Royal Adelaide Show winner in 2019, winning the
Novice Jumping & Novice Snooker classes. He has
won awards at both Noarlunga & Agility Dog
Clubs and competed in a couple of State
Championships so far. In Conformation, Chilli got
Puppy of Breed at the 2016 Royal Adelaide Show
but he really didn't like showing, so I never
pursued his conformation title. He always enjoys
his agility, and that's more important to me.
I have also had the pleasure of competing with other people’s dogs over the years, the
highlight getting 3rd place in the Excellent Strategic Pairs Final at the 2014 Agility Nationals
held in Queensland.
My fourth dog, Marley, an Aussie Shepherd, is
currently being trained by my Dad, Neville Cox (for
me, training and trialling two young dogs can be
tricky, so I offered him to my Dad to train and keep
him in the sport). Hopefully their agility career will
kick off sometime this year.
Mel—Head Agility Instructor
11NEW MEMBERS: DEC 2020—FEB 2021
We extend a warm welcome to all our new Members:
Lisa Chuganoff & Angus Liam Warne, Emma Hassam & Ava Warne & Finn
Alex & Lia Poznak & Atticus Kellie Farrugia & Stanley
Ellie Roper & Mamba Hayley Caldicott & Missy
Silja Dagg & Ajay Alex Bittner & Sarah Jeynes & Murphy
Sophie Manning & Lexi Patsy & Gemma Burley & Pippa
Kylie McKinnell & Lexi Aiden Forbes & Doug
Emma-Kate Lindsay & Poppi Frances & Vivi Gore & Jack
Margaret Watson-England & Tex & Mikki John Donaghay & Tulla
Melissa Scheer & Elara Georgia Wood & Harry Firth & Tilly
Yvetta & Rodney Snelling & Hurricane Andrea Sutherland & Tango
Brooke McGree & Gus Lisa & Shane Stanley & Ollie
Lisa Clark & Scott Coombe & Jack & Jasper Kathy Wills-Davis & Marli-Rose
Bernan Channing & Josh Prasad & Collin Leigh & Jana Donnellan & Millie & Franklin
Lia Asrawe & Ruby Charlotte & Lauren Bierer & Greta
Clancy Wallace-Gravett & Rusty Julie Gates & Travis
Becky Hoggard & Bella Joanne Hunting & Lexi
Pam Whisson & Puddle Duck Judie Kent & Bonza
Michelle & Barry Kappler & Leo Lennard Kathryn Platten & Cherie
Daniel & Janelle Thomas & Marble Martine & Stuart Gregory & Nahla
Bruce, Leanne, Alex & Connor Dalton & Spoticious & Perdita
1. Wear your badge in class.
2. Bring plenty of soft treats cut up into small pieces (e.g. fritz,
chicken, cheese, hot dog). If you leave your treat bag at home,
treat bags are available in the Clubroom for $1.00 each
3. Clean up after your own dog. You should always carry your own
poo bags but if you forget, there are poo bags available in the shed,
together with a bucket to dispose of bags.
4. Do not approach another dog without asking the owner first as not
all dogs want to say “hi”. Do not feel embarrassed to say no if you
do not want someone else to approach your dog.
5. Most of all, have FUN and ENJOY your dog training
12CLASS STRUCTURE
NEW MEMBERS INDUCTION
PUPPIES BEGINNERS
(3 - 6 months) (Over 6 months)
BASIC TRAINING
SOCIAL CLASS
or
PRE TRIALLING/RALLY
New Members Induction Class is for all new Members and covers Club Rules, suitable
training equipment (collars, leads etc) for class, why we use food, toys and praise in
training, plus the basic exercises of sit, lie down, pay attention (Watch), come when called
and walking on lead.
After attending the New Members Class, you will start in either Puppy or Beginners Class,
depending on your dog’s age.
Puppy Class (for dogs 3-6 months) and Beginners Class (for dogs over 6 months) will
include basic training (sit, lie down, come, pay attention, come when called, stay, walk on a
lead), how to teach your puppy to be comfortable with being handled for grooming etc., to
go to a bed and stay there, confidence building activities such as walking over different
surfaces, and good manners such as waiting at doors, not jumping up to grab food etc.
On graduating from Puppy or Beginner Class, you will go into the Basic Training Class which
further develops these skills to a more advanced level, and introduces some new exercises.
On graduating from Basic Training, you can then choose either the Social Class (for fun,
manners and real-world obedience training) or the Pre-Trialling Class (for those interested
in Trialling in Obedience and/or Rally). You are welcome to try out both Social and
Pre-Trialling Class options to see which one suits you best.
13GRADUATION CRITERIA
PUPPY/BEGINNER CLASS
Dog and handler demonstrate the skills on two separate occasions. The “1” on their Membership Card is
marked off for the first successful assessment and the “2” is marked off for the second successful
assessment. A red graduation ribbon will be awarded.
Puppy/Beginner Class Graduation Criteria
• Sit/Stay—Dog sits close to handler for 10 seconds
• Down/Stay—Dog lies down close to handler for 10 seconds. Can be on a mat.
• Recall—Call dog to a reward while dog is walking freely on a loose lead 1-2 metres from handler.
• Walking on Lead—Handler can get and keep dog’s attention while walking 5-10 metres with at least 2
changes of direction. Exercise can be conducted by Instructor giving verbal instructions, or by the handler
walking a designated route between plastic cones or similar.
BASIC TRAINING CLASS
Dog and handler demonstrate the skills on two separate occasions. The “3” on their Membership Card is
marked off for the first successful assessment and the “4” is marked off for the second successful
assessment. A blue graduation ribbon will be awarded.
Basic Training Class Graduation Criteria
• Sit/Stay close to handler while another dog walks past (no closer than 2 metres)
• Down/Stay while handler steps away to the end of the lead, then comes back to reward the dog and steps
away again at least 3 times, then returning and releasing the dog (dog can be on a mat).
• Recall—Call dog while dog is walking freely on a 1.5-2 metre lead—dog must come on first call (handler can
use name and/or call word) - repeated 3 times in succession. Dog can be rewarded for coming, but not lured.
• Walk on Lead—Handler can get and keep dog’s attention, while walking on a loose lead, with other dogs
nearby but not so close by as to be an interference, for 10-20 metres including 2 changes of direction and 2
sits. Exercise can be conducted by Instructor giving verbal instructions, or by the handler walking a
designated route between plastic cones or similar.
TRAINED DOG CERTIFICATE
Dog and handler demonstrate the skills once. The “5” on their Membership Card is marked off for a successful
assessment. A maroon graduation ribbon will be awarded, together with a Trained Dog Certificate.
Trained Dog Certificate Graduation Criteria
• Sit/Stay close to handler while another dog walks past (no closer than 2 metres) and while a person walks by
(no closer than 1 metre).
• Off Lead Down/Stay for 1 minute while handler steps away to a distance of 5 metres—dog may be on a mat
(test on long lead if unsure).
• Recall—Call dog while dog is approximately 5 metres from handler. The dog should not be put in a stay/wait
i.e. should be free ranging as if at the park/beach. Dog must return promptly and allow handler to clip lead
on. Dog can be familiarised with the test area prior to the assessment. (Test can be conducted in the holding
pen, with the handler calling dog to the gate, or elsewhere on the Club grounds on long lead if unsure of
dog’s response).
• Walk on Lead—Handler can get and keep dog’s attention, while walking on a loose lead, with other dogs in
the vicinity but not so close by as to be an interference, for at least 20 metres including 4 changes of
direction, 2 sits and 2 downs. Exercise can be conducted by Instructor giving verbal instructions, or by the
handler walking a designated route between plastic cones or similar.
• Rewards may be given after each exercise, but the dog may not be lured/baited/distracted with food.
DOG OF THE MONTH
A silver ribbon will be awarded to the Dog of the Month in each Class.
14Enrichment allows your dogs to engage in their natural behaviours such as playing, chasing,
smelling, chewing and foraging. Dogs that are allowed to engage in these behaviours are more
physically, emotionally and mentally satisfied. Unstimulated dogs often find their own ways to
stimulate themselves which can result in unwanted behaviours.
There are many puzzles or toys available to buy which provide enrichment to our dogs such as:
Kongs/Treat Dispensing Toys Flirt Poles
Interactive Puzzle Toys Tug Toys
Snuffle Mats LickiMats
However, you can also find things around the home which can be used. Here are some easy DIY
ideas:
• Scatter your dog’s dry food in the backyard so they can hunt and forage for their food.
• Sprinkle some dry treats in a mat, towel or yoga mat. Roll it up and let
your dogs find the treats.
• Hide treats under an upturned washing basket and watch your dog figure out how to get to
them.
• Place some food inside a muffin tray and place tennis balls on top
then let your dog figure out how to get the treats.
• Tricks are a fun way to provide mental and physical enrichment for your dog so grab some
treats and teach your dog a new trick! Some simple tricks include shake hands, kiss, spin,
paws up on an object and crawl. Keep your sessions short and have fun with your dog!
• Fill a clamshell pool with balls and/or plastic
bottles, throw in some treats and let your dog
search through the balls to find the treats. You
may need to start with only a few balls in the pool
and gradually add more as your dog builds
confidence. If they are not confident about getting
into the clamshell, you can use an old tyre or join a
piece of Ag-pipe into a circle.
15• Most dogs love ripping apart cardboard and paper so
raid your recycling bin and build a box city! Hide treats
in the boxes amongst scrunched up newspaper then let
your dog have fun searching through the boxes looking
for the treats. (Yes, there will be a mess to clean up but
your dogs will thank you for it!)
• Put treats inside a toilet paper roll and scrunch the ends.
Hide the toilet paper rolls around your garden or inside
then let your dogs use their nose to find them and have
fun ripping apart the tube to eat their prize! Start by
hiding them in easy places then gradually make it harder
as your dogs improve.
• An alternative to a Lickimat is a silicone ice cube tray. Spread
soft foods such as natural yoghurt, natural peanut butter,
cream cheese, mashed banana and sardines into the ice cube
tray and let your dog lick it out. To make it last longer, you can
freeze it first which is a great option for hot days. Silicone pot
mats and silicone baking sheets can also be used. If your dog
picks up the mat, you can put it in a baking pan that is slightly
larger than the mat which will make it harder for them to lift
up.
• Make a designated sandpit area for your dog to pursue their natural
canine instinct to dig. Partially bury some of your dog’s toys or
treats then let them dig up their buried treasure. If they dig in
areas that are not allowed, redirect them back to their sandpit and
block access to other areas.
Enrichment helps build confidence and problem solving skills. If your dog is struggling, make the
game easier until they get the idea. Whenever you make a toy for your dog, make sure it is safe for
your dog and supervise their use.
16NCODC are now stocking Treat Pouches.
Two different designs available - $30.00 each (including belt)
Pictured: Puppingtons Trainers Pouch
Treat pouches are a great investment for your dog training journey as they enable you to
carry treats while keeping your hands free. It also allows you easy access to treats so that you
can rapidly reward your dog.
17CANTEEN FACILITIES
Feel like a refreshment? Pop on over to our Club Canteen and see the lovely Yvonne—tea,
coffee, biscuits, cans of drink and confectionery are all available for purchase.
CLUB SHOP
Leads Slip Collars Dog Stakes
Dumbbells Pigs Ears ($2.00 each) Training Aids
Club Polo Shirts Club Jackets Club Badges
Treat Pouches
are all available for purchase in our Club Shop.
The erected enclosure is not just for instructors’ dogs but for any dog that will be left
unattended for a period of time. It’s still ok to tie your dog to the verandah if you’re only
going into the Clubrooms to get a coffee etc., but if the dog is to be left for anything in
excess of 10 minutes then it needs to be in the enclosure.
Don’t forget to visit our website, Facebook & YouTube pages
www.noarlungadogclub.net
https://www.facebook.com/Noarlunga-City-Obedience-Dog-Club-Inc-
18Monday Night Agility
Come and have fun!
You will teach your dog to go through, over, up & down and in & out of various obstacles
including jumps, tunnel, see-saw, dog walk, weaving poles, scramble (A-frame)
You will need a long lead with a fixed collar
Please bring some soft food treats, eg fritz, cheese, cooked chicken
$2.00 per dog (with current membership)
SET UP 6.00 PM
Agility Trialling—All classes
CLASSES FROM 6.45 PM—7.30 PM
Variety of novice, excellent & master level agility and jumping courses for
those competing or ready to compete
Intermediate (Pre-Trialling Class)
CLASSES FROM 7.45 PM—8.30 PM
Instructors teaching correct and safe use of the equipment
and basic course handling
All handlers to help with pack up at end of session.
Agility Starters
Agility Starters is run on a monthly intake system. Dogs must be at least
12 months of age and have graduated from Basic Training
**Bookings required**
To register, contact Head Agility Instructor, Mel:
smmaiolo@bigpond.com
19“It’s okay, my dog is friendly …”
No, it’s NOT okay!
Just because your dog is friendly, doesn’t mean all dogs are. Some may be nervous,
reactive, fearful, in training or owned by people who want to be left alone.
Please remember:
Respect other
owners and their
dogs and their
need for space.
Not all dogs want If you have no
Never let your voice control
dog run up to a the added
attention or over your dog,
dog on leash. then keep them
intrusion.
on leash.
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